S&W revolver crazy

[Guest carter]

:tough:so...just purchased ANOTHER Smith... S&W 586 4" was wandering what yall thought about this weapon...anyone have one... its an early 80's prelock... no dash...i think i got a steal on it...or maybe i got takin to the bank... $400

Edited April 15, 2011 by carter

[Garufa]

Can never have enough Smiths and that is an excellent price.

FYI, there was a recall on the 586 no dashes. Is there an "M" stamped on the yoke? Google it.

[DaveTN]

I have had many 586’s and 686’s. I carried them as a duty weapon when cops still carried revolvers. You just can’t do any better than an L-frame Smith & Wesson for a house or target/range/competition gun.

Prices have gone crazy in the last few years on all guns. I see 686’s priced at $600 used, so I think you probably got a good deal.

[Guest carter]

Can never have enough Smiths and that is an excellent price.

FYI, there was a recall on the 586 no dashes. Is there an "M" stamped on the yoke? Google it.

no just says AEWxxxx MOD 586 ... heck the grips alone are probley worth 100 bucks...

[Garufa]

I really, really want one.

[Guest dubaholic2]

you got screwed hard and im very sympathetic of your situation. meet me tomorrow and ill give you your money back

[eapking]

I think you did good. Prelock Smith's are great.

[hipower]

Really good price. I just bought a 686 and I won't tell you what I paid for it, but it wasn't anywhere near that good.

BTW...beautiful gun.

[Guest tlondon]

nice wheel gun

[Guest Ae-35]

You did real good !!! Last one I bought I did ok.

[gregintenn]

You stole it! I've yet to own a S&W revolver that wasn't scary accurate.

[tugboat]

I love the 586 and 686's...$400 is unheard of anymore for a smith wheel gun in that kind of shape. I was at a gun show last weekend and guys were carrying rusted out smith's of all kinds asking more than that. I have a 686 and am ashamed to even say what I paid for it after seeing your post.

Great gun, Great price...seems almost unheard of lately!!!

[Guest Ken45]

I love the 586 and 686's...$400 is unheard of anymore for a smith wheel gun in that kind of shape. I was at a gun show last weekend and guys were carrying rusted out smith's of all kinds asking more than that. I have a 686 and am ashamed to even say what I paid for it after seeing your post.

Great gun, Great price...seems almost unheard of lately!!!

Wow, that's interesting. I would have to check but IIRC I paid slightly higher than $400 for a new 686 fifteen years ago. It's nice to know that they are appreciating in value

To the OP, that's a nice gun and a nice price. My 4" 686 is my favorite wheel gun. Originally I bought a 6" but swapped it (even) for a 4". I like the balance of the 4" better than the 6".

Ken

[Guest motonut]

Wow, that's interesting. I would have to check but IIRC I paid slightly higher than $400 for a new 686 fifteen years ago. It's nice to know that they are appreciating in value

To the OP, that's a nice gun and a nice price. My 4" 686 is my favorite wheel gun. Originally I bought a 6" but swapped it (even) for a 4". I like the balance of the 4" better than the 6".

Ken

Still have the 686 (4", no dash) I bought new somewhere around 1986. Still have the original box with the $329.99 price sticker on it. I have no plans to ever sell that gun.

[Mad_Squirrell]

the last 686 i saw used(in a gun store) was a 6" vent rib version in like new condition ...........asking $720.

[DaveTN]

the last 686 i saw used(in a gun store) was a 6" vent rib version in like new condition ...........asking $720.

I’d think a vented rib 686 would be pretty rare.

[DMark]

no just says AEWxxxx MOD 586 ...

carter,

Great buy on one of best named S&Ws..., "The .357 Distinguished Combat Magnum"

Your 586 is a Nov 84 build. In 1987 S&W recalled 586 and 586-1 L Frames to install a new hammer nose. There were alignment issues with the older design. The modification was noted with a "M" stamp like one pictured below on my 586-1.

If you think it needs fixing, its my understanding that S&W will still do it under warranty at no cost. S&W customer service, 1-800-331-0852.

[Guest carter]

thanks DMark... yea it dosen't have an M, it was my understanding that if there is a malfunction, it will do it with 357 magnum rounds... not 38 but i will look into sending it in ... i read there might be an AD or the cylender could possibley bind up

[Tempest455]

:tough:so...just purchased ANOTHER Smith... S&W 586 4" was wandering what yall thought about this weapon...anyone have one... its an early 80's prelock... no dash...i think i got a steal on it...or maybe i got takin to the bank... $400

I have that same gun. The 4" is the one to have!

[DMark]

thanks DMark... yea it dosen't have an M, it was my understanding that if there is a malfunction, it will do it with 357 magnum rounds... not 38 but i will look into sending it in ... i read there might be an AD or the cylender could possibley bind up

carter, really don't know how big a deal it all is. I have a M581 without the M and never a problem with it.

The good news is that I think S&W will pay the shipping for the recall work. So..., if you do return it you might as well have a little "custom shop" time spent on it also.

Here is my 586.

[Guest carter]

yea i was thinking about doing that to my 28-2 also... those refinish jobs they do are NICE!